Buyer Name: London Borough of Southwark
Buyer Address: Southwark Council, London, UKI44, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Sean Backhurst
Contact Email: sean.backhurst1@southwark.gov.uk
Buyer Name: London Borough of Southwark
Buyer Address: Southwark Council, London, UKI44, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Sean Backhurst
Contact Email: sean.backhurst1@southwark.gov.uk
Southwark Council is seeking an accredited provider of professional housing qualifications. The successful provider will deliver Level 4 & Level 5 housing qualifications to council employees. The initial contract length will be two years. This provision will provide development opportunities for council employees, improve the general capability of our workforce and ensure compliance with the forthcoming Competence and Conduct Standard (CCS).
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062120-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-11-30T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price - 70%
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality - 25%
Document Description: Invitation to Quote
Document Description: Specification
Document Description: Specific Terms
Document Description: General Terms
Document Description: Social Value Submission Sheet
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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